April 29, 2025
By Christine St. Marie

​“Let the hand receiving it be ever so chaste, yet if it comes through a corrupt polluted channel, the obligation of restitution will follow it.”- Lord Commissioner Wilmot in the case of Bridgeman v Green (1757) Wilm 58

Under What Circumstance Can a Deed Be Set Aside in Trinidad and Tobago?
In this article, we examine the legal circumstances under which a Deed may be set aside in Trinidad and Tobago. The term "setting aside" refers to a court-ordered process that renders a previously executed Deed invalid or ineffective. When a Deed is set aside, it is treated as null and void—either from the beginning (void ab initio) or from the date of the court's ruling—meaning it has no legal effect. This may occur for various reasons, including fraud, misrepresentation, undue influence, mistake, or lack of capacity.

Let’s explore the legal grounds on which such an action may be taken, the procedures involved, and relevant case law or statutory provisions that govern these situations.

April 16, 2025
By Christine St. Marie

​​A crucial factor that is often missed when seeking Judicial Review is the timeframe
within which it should be done. The purpose of this article is not so much to delve into the administrative law remedy of Judicial Review itself but to look at the specific aspect of its timeline as governed by the Judicial Review Act Chapter 7:08 (“JRA”) and the Part 56 of Civil Procedure Rules ("CPR") 1998 as amended.

April 12, 2025
By Christine St. Marie

​Do you have a relative who lived and died overseas, leaving property in Trinidad and Tobago? Do you know that it is possible to distribute the said property, once a general Grant of Representation has been obtained in the jurisdiction where the said relative died through a process referred to as “Resealing the Grant”.

April 5, 2025
By Cari Chandler-Martin

​As digital technologies continue to reshape the way we communicate, shop, work, and socialize, the protection of personal data has become increasingly critical. For years, Trinidad and Tobago has lagged behind global standards in data privacy. The Data Protection Act, 2011 (Act No. 13 of 2011), although enacted over a decade ago, has only been partially proclaimed. However, recent government movements signaled a renewed urgency to bring the law fully into force by late 2024. This article explores the contents of the Act, how it affects everyday citizens, the significance of its delayed proclamation, and what Trinidadians and Tobagonians need to know going forward.

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​The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has announced an extension of the Tax and National Insurance Amnesty until May 2, 2025. Initially established by the Finance Act of 2024, the amnesty was originally set for October 1 to December 31, 2024, and had previously been extended to March 31, 2025. This latest extension provides taxpayers and employers additional time to regularize their tax and national insurance obligations without incurring penalties or interest.